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Jefferson, Leo Edward, 1882 - 1974. Biographical Sketches, ca. 1955
Collection — Folder: 1
Identifier: SMHC Collection 1305
Abstract
This collection consists of two biographical sketches written by Leo Edward Jefferson, of Mankato, Minnesota. The sketches highlight the lives of his parents, Adam and Mary Jefferson, of Mankato. Jefferson speaks about his parents’ childhoods in Bavaria and Lorraine, their lives in Wisconsin, and their move to Minnesota. Jefferson also discusses his father’s role in the building of Fort Ridgely, pioneer life in Mankato, and in passing mentions some events of the Civil War and the Dakota...
Dates:
1955
Found in:
Southern Minnesota Historical Center
Jelinek, Lucie Josephine. Papers, 1910-1928
Collection — Folder: 01
Identifier: SMHC Collection 0242
Abstract
The Lucie Jelinek Papers collection consists of a teaching contract between Jelinek and School District 5, Sherburne County, Minnesota from 1910, a first grade state teacher’s certificate by indorsement(sic.) from 1911, and a first grade teacher’s certificate extension from 1928.
Dates:
1910 - 1928
Found in:
Southern Minnesota Historical Center
Jensen, Joel, 1959-. Oral History Interview, 2008
Collection — Folder: 2
Identifier: SMHC Collection 1797
Abstract
The Joel Jensen collection consists of an audio recording, biographical form, and interview outline of an oral history interview conducted between Jensen and Mark Sheehy in October 2008. Jensen attended Wilson Campus School from 1968-1977. In this interview, Jensen talks about what it was like at Wilson after the changed format, his classes, and his life after Wilson.This oral history interview was conducted as part of the Wilson Campus School Oral History Project conducted by...
Dates:
2008
Found in:
Southern Minnesota Historical Center
Jensen, Orville, 1925-2009. Oral History Interview, 2008
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: SMHC Collection 1800
Abstract
The Orville Jensen collection consists of an audio recording, biographical form, and interview outline of an oral history interview conducted between Jensen and Mark Sheehy in October 2008. Jensen taught at Wilson Campus School from 1962-1977. In this interview, Jensen talks about where he taught before joining the staff at Wilson Campus School, his time at Wilson, and what he did after the school closed.This oral history interview was conducted as part of the Wilson Campus...
Dates:
2008
Found in:
Southern Minnesota Historical Center
Johannsen, Patricia J., 1945-. Oral History Interview, 2002.
Collection — Folder: 1
Identifier: SMHC Collection 1695
Abstract
The Patricia J. Johannsen collection consists of an audiocassette and transcript of an oral history interview conducted between Johannsen and Daardi Sizemore in 2002. Johannsen served in the Army Nurse Corps during the Vietnam War. She talks about her time in the military, working in the hospital and the friends she met. Johannsen also talks about photographs she took while in the service. These photographs are not part of the collection.This oral history interview was conducted...
Dates:
2002-01
Found in:
Southern Minnesota Historical Center
Johnson, Brian, 1979-. Oral History Interview, 2007
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: SMHC Collection 1754
Abstract
The Brian Johnson collection consists of a biographical form and an audio CD and transcript of an oral history interview conducted between Johnson and Jamie Ta in October 2007. Johnson attended Minnesota State University, Mankato from 2003-2007. In this interview, Johnson talks about why he chose Minnesota State Mankato, where he has worked while attending school, why he chose his major, his favorite professors, being a non-traditional student, being part of College Democrats, campus...
Dates:
2007
Found in:
Southern Minnesota Historical Center
Johnson, Carl August Sr. 1893 - 1977. Correspondence, 1963 - 1971.
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: SMHC Collection 1380
Abstract
This collection consists of the correspondence of Carl August Johnson Sr. (“Gus”), formerly of Mankato, Minnesota. Johnson worked as a teacher and lawyer for many years in the communities of Mankato and Lake Crystal. Johnson also served from 1962 until 1972 in the Minnesota House of Representatives. This collection consists of his correspondence from his time in the Minnesota House. Some topics discussed in the letters include abortion, transportation of school children, and tuition...
Dates:
Majority of material found within 1963 - 1971
Found in:
Southern Minnesota Historical Center
Johnson, Dorothy. "Wasioja", Paper, 1965
Collection — Folder: 1
Identifier: SMHC Collection 1330
Abstract
This collection consists of a paper written in 1965 by Dorothy Johnson. The paper is a history of Wasioja, which is a village on the Zumbro River in Dodge County, Minnesota. The establishment of the village, their involvement in the Civil War, church activities in the village, and the decline of population in Wasioja are all part of the paper. Newspaper clippings and a 1962 program from the Dodge County Historical Society are included in the paper as an appendix. The paper was written as an...
Dates:
1965
Found in:
Southern Minnesota Historical Center
Johnson, John Albert, 1861 - 1909. Letter, 11 November 1908
Collection — Half Hollinger box: 0106-0115, Folder: 01
Identifier: SMHC Collection 0114
Abstract
This collection contains a letter written by John A. Johnson to Cora Kearney Maghn of Mankato, Minnesota. In the letter, Johnson thanked his constituent for congratulating him on his re-election as Minnesota Governor.
Dates:
11 November 1908
Found in:
Southern Minnesota Historical Center
Johnson, Mary Pay, 1906 - 1992. Oral History Interview, 1974
Collection — Folder: 01
Identifier: SMHC Collection 1213
Abstract
This collection consists of the transcript of an oral history interview conducted with Mary Pay Johnson, of Madison Lake, Minnesota. The interview was conducted as part of the Blue Earth County Historical Society’s project intended to chronicle wholesale and retail businesses in Mankato since 1900. Johnson was a lifelong resident of Blue Earth County, and her family has operated a variety of businesses in the area. Some of the topics discussed were her family’s earliest times in Blue Earth...
Dates:
1974
Found in:
Southern Minnesota Historical Center
